Incredible Stopover in Iceland

Incredible Stopover in Iceland

The Incredible Stopover offer is for the traveler looking for an exclusive and memorable Stopover. With a tailor-made itinerary and a private hotel in a lighthouse, this package truly deserves the name Incredible Stopover. The lighthouse, over a century old, is the only active lighthouse where visitors can stay, making it the most exclusive accommodation in Iceland. It sits at the southern-most point of the country, in the stunning surrounding area of Vík í Mýrdal.

The hotel in question is in the transformed Dyrhólaey lighthouse, dating back to 1910, located on the central south coast of Iceland. No one has ever had the opportunity to stay in the lighthouse, which has been given a magnificent transformation, assuming the role of a stunning private hotel for a limited time only. It offers breath-taking views in all directions, including the endless Icelandic coastline, impressive Mýrdalsjökull glacier and a huge arch of lava, which reaches out to the sea. The task of transforming the lighthouse was entrusted to top Icelandic designer Guðbjörg Magnúsdóttir. Taking her cue from nature, she has created a space where natural colors meet comfortable surroundings, elevating the hotel experience to an outstanding Icelandic haven.

Once in a lifetime experience

In addition to their stay in this unbeatable location, consumers will be given the choice of adding a selection of incredible activities to make their trip complete. This will include a private guide, an unforgettable helicopter tour around Reykjavík city and its surrounding mountains, exploring the enchanting Gljúfrabúi, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, hiking up Sólheimajökull glacier or horse riding, discovering the beautiful black beach at Reynisfjara and a relaxing trip to the Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths. Each package includes a private driver guide and a stay at the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina which is situated with a spectacular view over Reykjavík’s harbor.

Icelandair have developed the packages to highlight their Stopover service, which offers transatlantic passengers the option to take a Stopover in Iceland for up to seven nights at no additional airfare. With possible routes now connecting 25 European destinations to 15 North American cities, taking an Icelandair Stopover is easier than ever.

The lighthouse will be operated by Icelandair Hotel Vík, which is a new hotel in the wonderful setting in the village of Vík in Myrdal. It will offer a personal meet, greet on arrival, and provide a delicious breakfast and a private chef that prepares a dinner feast with locally sourced ingredients.

A basic Incredible Stopover Package could include this type of program:

Arrival day

Your private driver guide will be waiting for you at the airport, ready to deliver you directly to Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina for check-in.

Second day

Your private driver will drive you to Thingvellir National Park along to Laugarvatn Fontana for some nice pampering and relaxation.

After a nice experience your drive continues along Iceland’s South Coast reveals green majestic mountains and a masterpiece of volcanic scenery with the highly active Hekla volcano looming in the clouds along with the glistening Eyjafjallajökull, erupted in 2010 and Mýrdalsjökull glacier which conceals the fiery secrets of Katla volcano underneath. On this route, you will also visit both Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can enjoy a truly unique viewpoint by walking behind the curtain of thundering water and the nearby Skógafoss waterfall with its seductive scenery and legend of hidden gold.

You will then spend the night in the Dyrhólaey lighthouse, where you will have dinner prepared for you by a private chef.

Third day

After breakfast, your private driver will pick you up 5,5 hrs prior to the departure of your flight from Keflavik International airport, for your transfer via the South Coast line, via small fishing villages.

Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina, is situated in Reykjavík city centre, in a completely renovated four-story building that has become a landmark among local residents. This hotel offers colorful and quirky design both inside and out, in lobby, common areas and rooms. New suites are scheduled to open in September but they will be located in two separate houses west of Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina‘s main building.

How to apply

Booking, bespoke packages and further details on the Incredible Stopover are available on Nine Worlds.To book your very own Incredible Stopover please contact incredible@nineworlds.is to get a specific travel agent to set up a unique and memorable experience for you in Iceland.